FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | L SERIES (HEAVY) | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-30 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1979-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
USE OF AN ALTERNATE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHICH HAS A LOWER STRENGTH IN HOT STATE, MAY ALLOW CRACKING OF BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS. REPEATED BRAKING OR HIGH BRAKE PEDAL LOADING MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE WHICH WOULD PREVENT APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO APPLY SERVICE BRAKES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: HAND OPERATED PARKING BRAKE CAN BE USED TO STOP VEHICLE.
